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Awarapan 2 Opens Strong: Emraan Hashmi Earns ₹21 Cr on Day One, Surpassing Film's Prequel
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 11:18 AM
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The new thriller Awarapan 2 has collected ₹21 crore on its opening day, marking the highest first‑day earnings in Emraan Hashmi's career and eclipsing the lifetime collection of the original film.
Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2008 thriller, opened in theatres across India on 27 September 2023. The film, starring Emraan Hashmi, has already attracted attention for its high expectations.
On its opening day, the film grossed ₹21 crore at the domestic box office. This figure represents the highest first‑day take in Hashmi’s filmography, surpassing the total lifetime collection of the original Awarapan, which earned around ₹18 crore.
The strong debut comes after a week of promotional activities, including a trailer launch and a press conference where Hashmi highlighted the film’s darker tone and complex storyline.
Industry analysts suggest that the robust opening could position Awarapan 2 as a major commercial success, potentially setting new benchmarks for mid‑budget thrillers in the current market.
The film will continue to run in multiplexes and single screens, with distributors expecting to maintain momentum over the coming weeks.
On its opening day, the film grossed ₹21 crore at the domestic box office. This figure represents the highest first‑day take in Hashmi’s filmography, surpassing the total lifetime collection of the original Awarapan, which earned around ₹18 crore.
The strong debut comes after a week of promotional activities, including a trailer launch and a press conference where Hashmi highlighted the film’s darker tone and complex storyline.
Industry analysts suggest that the robust opening could position Awarapan 2 as a major commercial success, potentially setting new benchmarks for mid‑budget thrillers in the current market.
The film will continue to run in multiplexes and single screens, with distributors expecting to maintain momentum over the coming weeks.